New Releases

Melbourne-based, genre-fluid band Hiatus Kaiyote is set to perform at Chicago's The Salt Shed on July 9th. This follows the announcement of their forthcoming album, "Love Heart Cheat Code," due June 28th via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. In anticipation of the album, the band has shared a new single, "Telescope," which reflects their personal and otherworldly inspirations. "Telescope" transports listeners to an intimate crux in the universe, offering solace […]

Ravyn Lenae, photo by Kennedi Carter HYFIN artist Ravyn Lenae is gearing up for the release of her sophomore studio album, "Bird's Eye," on August 9 through Atlantic Records. The album, a follow-up to her well-received "Hypnos," is led by two singles, "Love Me Not" and "Love Is Blind," which is accompanied by a Lenae-directed video. Lenae's unique vocal style, which seamlessly blends classical technique with a contemporary R&B and […]

Check out these six must-listen albums hand-picked by HYFIN for Friday, April 26, 2024. From the jazz stylings of Isaiah Collier to the future jazzy-soul grooves of Audrey Powne, the raw Americana storytelling of Charley Crockett, the boundary-pushing electronic beats of Brazil’s VHOOR, the charismatically toxic R&B of PartyNextDoor, and the unapologetic rap skill of Anycia, this week's lineup is a testament to the spectrum of Black music. Isaiah Collier […]

As we dive into the fourth week of April 2024, HYFIN presents a diverse selection of must-listen new albums from a range of talented artists. This week's spotlight shines on Blue Lab Beats, an electronic jazz fusion duo; Bbymutha, a defiant Chattanooga-born, Atlanta-based rapper; Cadence Weapon, a Hamilton-based rapper, producer, and author; Seafood Sam, a virtuosic rapper, singer, and producer from Long Beach County; and Ruger and BNXN, two rising […]

HYFIN remains committed to celebrating the diversity of Black music where no box can contain it. This week's must-listen new albums exemplify the remarkable range of talent and ingenuity within the Black music community. From the pioneering electronic soundscapes of Nia Archives to the poignant tributes honoring iconic artists like Sun Ra and Alice Randall, these releases showcase Black musicians' enduring impact across a broad spectrum of genres. New albums […]

5 must-listen new albums from Jlin, SiR, Tyla, Alice Coltrane, and Future & Metro Boomin Here are HYFIN's approved five new albums you need to check out, released on Friday, March 22, 2024. These albums showcase artists' incredible talent and creativity across various genres, from electronic and R&B to hip-hop and jazz. HYFIN dives into each exceptional project and the artists behind it. The featured albums include Jlin's "Akoma," an […]